DONE DEAL: Arsenal sign Southampton defender Calum Chambers

DONE DEAL: Arsenal have signed Calum Chambers from Southampton [GETTY]

The 19-year-old has joined the FA Cup winners for an undisclosed fee, but according to reports, the Gunners have shelled out £16m for the versatile defender.

Chambers has signed a long-term contract at the Emirates, and becomes the club's third signing of the summer.

Speaking in his first interview as an Arsenal player the England U-19 captain expressed his delighted at sealing a move to north London, and revealed that he has always been an admirer of the club.

He said: "I am so happy to be signing for Arsenal. They are a team I have much admired for their playing style, and a team who have been one of the top sides in Europe for many years. I'm looking forward to joining up with my new team-mates today and beginning preparation for the season ahead.